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Winter seems so long and although I feel we are finally on the upside coming towards spring, I find myself dragging much more than I would during the nice weather months. No matter, whether I get a full night’s sleep (not often anymore, I am afraid) or 5-6 hours of interrupted sleep, my skin, my […]
A California TikTok user had a mole removed after a dermatologist told him it could have become cancerous. Alex Griswold, 24, says that after he posted a lighthearted video on TikTok last month, viewers urged him to have the mole on his back checked out by a doctor. Check out the full article here. […]
Dermatologists diagnose and treat more than 3,000 skin, hair, and nail conditions and diseases. Becoming a dermatologist requires at least eight years of education, an internship, a dermatology residency and 12,000 to 16,000 hours of patient care. After residency, dermatologists can become board-certified. Board-certified dermatologists have the training and expertise to provide the best possible […]
Wrinkles, fine lines and pigmentation are inevitable skin woes that often appear as we age. While we like to place blame on getting another year older, the main culprit is photoaging — damage to the skin caused by exposure to sunlight and ultraviolet (UV) light. Responsible for 90 percent of visible changes to the skin, […]
It’s pretty much assumed that nearly every teen will deal with acne at some point. But, even though teenage acne is incredibly common, it can be hard to know how to help your child when they’re going through it. Before you panic and assume your child is doomed to spend their teen years with acne, know this: Dermatologists say there’s a lot you […]
Keeping up with Kim Kardashian West isn’t that hard. The reality star, who has been very candid in the past about her struggle with the skin condition psoriasis, has once again kept it real with her revelation that she’s also had a scary bout with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). West recently penned a personal essay on her sister Kourtney’s […]
Soaks not only had no beneficial effect on skin barrier integrity, but also caused skin irritation Among patients with atopic dermatitis, apple cider vinegar soaks did not enhance skin barrier integrity significantly, but did lead to skin irritation in most subjects, a pilot split‐arm study found. Transepidermal water loss (TEWL) increased and pH declined immediately […]
If you’re diagnosed with rosacea, there’s a lot you can do to relieve your discomfort and prevent flare-ups. Were you recently diagnosed with rosacea? If so, you may be wondering what to do next. Here are 8 tips that dermatologist give their patients with rosacea to help them control the condition and feel more comfortable. […]
Happy New Year! New year, new decade. Maybe it’s time to update your old skin care routine. Whether you are a tried and true believer in keeping up with your skin or a new beginner just getting the hang of what your skin care needs are, Toronto Dermatology Centre can help your skin navigate the […]
